Podcasts about if mary

Questions Covered: 15:29 – What was Mary called by those around her in her time? And if Mary never sinned, does that mean she always did everything right? 31:55 – Why do Catholics say that Mary is the Immaculate Conception? 42:10 – What is a dogma, and why is the birth of Mary not considered a dogma? 44:44 – Is there any Church tradition or Biblical title that first declared Mary as Undoer of Knots? 49:05 – If Mary was an immaculate conception, were her parents immaculately conceived too? How far back does it go? …

Questions Covered: 02:05 – I was raised Baptist and we were given an “altar call” in our services. Christ says we must be “born again” but Catholics don't have “altar calls” at their Masses. We need to “offer up an invitation” for Christ to enter our hearts but Catholics never seem to do this.  14:20 – I have a difficulty with what is presented as “catholic social teaching” and Catholic doctrine. I go to a school that is very progressive but they bear a Catholic name. Horribly progressive teachings are taught under the guise of “catholic social teaching” and I'm confused as to why these don't line up with Catholic dogmas or doctrine?  29:30 – The bible says that the dead will be risen when Christ comes again. How can Catholics pray to saints when they are not in Heaven yet?  39:16 – How do Catholics see grace? Is it created or uncreated? Where does grace come from?  45:55 – If Mary is the Immaculate Conception was she the only person that didn't cause Jesus to suffer on the cross?  51:08 – I heard that when Mary married Joseph she intended to be a consecrated virgin even before the angel appeared to her.  This doesn't sound like a Catholic marriage but it doesn't seem  to be pro-life which is what I thought a Catholic marriage had to be?    …

Questions Covered: 04:00 – I have a non-Catholic friend who left the church because he didn't understand how contraception was wrong but natural family planning was appropriate because both give the adults control over pregnancy. This stirred doubt in my heart, can Steve help explain this and how I can defend this to my friend?  13:59 – Why are priests important?  15:33 – What was the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice if as God he knew he would rise again on the third day?  18:53 – If Mary was free from the consequences from the fall why does Revelations Ch 12 say she experienced the pains of childbirth?  23:08 – nondenominational Christian church that my non-Catholic friend attends publish the apostle’s creed and Nicene creed on their website nearly exactly to the Catholic Prayers. If they believed in the creed, why are they practicing faith that is misled/against that?  29:15 – What is the main difference between Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox church? Why is Catholicism the true faith versus the eastern orthodox church or any for that matter?  37:45 – What in the bible or in church teachings encourage Catholics to pray to the saints?  45:50 – When a priest comes into a room do, we stand out of respect, because I noticed others not doing so but I was always taught to.  47:42 – I am a protestant considering Catholicism so, Is Purgatory real and how do we know it is? (I got his info to send him purgatory is for real)  52:30 – Pope means Vicar of the son of God then what is the holy spirit?  …

Questions Covered: 15:40 – What did Mary do for a living? Did she have a day job?  17:53 – If Mary is ever virgin, how could Christ have been born the “regular” way physically–through the womb?  23:39 – I have confusion over these two mysteries of the rosary: The Assumption of Mary and her Crowning as Queen of heaven. Can Karlo explain these further and how they also relate through different rites of Catholicism?  36:40 – I’ve seen conflicting responses from the Catholic Church in regards Mary being conceived without sin, because if all humans including babies (who have not consciously sinned) but still have universal original sin, how has Mary been created human but also as an exception to this universal truth?  47:13 – How one would explain Mary to people in other denominations. Who is Mary? I would like to speak about who I think she is and how Catholics differ in their view of her identity.  …

Help us meet our quarterly Radio Pledge Drive goal by donating here! Questions Covered: 05:22 – What do you think of using Bayes’ Theorem to predict the probability of the Resurrection of Jesus?  14:22 – Does the Church teach that people are innately good but commit evil acts, or that people are evil when they’ve committed evil acts?  23:42 – I am not Catholic yet. What happens if I die before I can go to my first Confession?  31:50 – How do I know if I am hearing God’s voice?  42:10 – If Mary had stepchildren by Joseph, would they have had a responsibility to care for Mary after Jesus died?  49:23 – When the Final Judgement happens, will people experience purgatory any longer?  …

Questions Covered: 06:29 – How do you respond to a Protestant who believes in soul sleep? When I present the story of Lazarus and the rich man, they say it’s purely symbolic.  16:50 – My uncle is divorced and remarried. Could this be valid? How should I behave toward his family?  22:40 – In what order did the Annunciation, Visitation, and Joseph’s dream happen? Did Joseph accompany Mary to Elizabeth’s home?  28:36 – How can we best understand the mark of the beast?  33:18 – Can a baby be baptized still in the womb in an emergency?  36:15 – I have heard people mention a break in the Trinity. What is that? It is evidenced by Jesus saying God has abandoned him on the cross.  43:45 – If Mary did not know that she was immaculately conceived, then what did she mean by calling God her savior in Luke 1:47?  50:22 – I am a new convert and I don’t understand what a plenary indulgence is. Can you explain it to me?  Resources Mentioned: Ep. 138 – JAMW A Primer on Indulgences by Jimmy Akin Myths on Indulgences by Jimmy Akin Pope Paul 6th Indulgentiarum Doctrina The Drama of Salvation …

Questions Covered: 05:30 – If Mary had to be free of the stain of original sin in order to conceive Jesus, then wouldn’t her mother have had to be free also in order to conceive Mary, and so on?  12:12 – Why is there a ten-month preparation for baptism and initiation into the Church when you baptize infants with no preparation?  19:08 – If Mary was perpetually a virgin, then why does the Bible insist on referring to Jesus as Mary’s first born, making it sound as though there were other children that followed him?  28:40 – How can God never change but also take on a human nature at a certain point in time?  35:00 – Why do Catholics deny Communion to non-Catholics if they are not heretics or damned?  44:00 – Why does the Catholic Church accept the Protestant baptism? I am orthodox and we reject Protestant baptisms.  49:40 – Can a lay person bless other people, especially someone outside of your family?   Book Karlo to speak at your parish or next event.  Want more from Karlo Broussard?   Purgatory Is For Real Prepare the Way: Overcoming Obstacles to God, the Gospel and the Church   Meeting the Protestant Challenge: How to Answer 50 Biblical Objections to Catholic Beliefs  Why God Still Matters  The Bible Blueprint for the Priesthood  The Bible Blueprint for the Mass  …

If Mary became pregnant in the 21st century America? Would we be celebrating Christmas? 500 million babies killed! What miracles and inventions have we missed out on?

What is the Immaculate Conception? If Mary is without sin, then why would she need a savior? What about Romans 3:23 which says that all have sinned? Is there biblical support for the Immaculate Conception? Cale answers these questions. Plus, Christmas traditions that you and your family can practice. All show notes at The Immaculate Conception - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

If Mary was immaculately conceived, is she really human? Did she actually have free will? Today, Dr. Sri explains the dogma of the immaculate conception and helps us understand how we can still relate to her even though she was sinless. Snippet from the Show Though sinless, Mary was nevertheless completely human. She laughed with her cousin Elizabeth, walked by faith with Joseph, and wept at the foot of the cross. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Normally I begin with some cute story or roundabout way of introducing a guest, but there is no need to “hide the lead”. My guest is loved for one simple true and sincere reason…she is undeniably loveable. What makes her so well liked, loved, admired, revered, sought after, and adored is her uncanny relatability. You would be hard pressed to find someone more transparent and real. You won’t find them; she is the real-deal. She is as authentic as they come. I’m talking about Mary Lenaburg of course. If Mary’s authenticity doesn’t win you over her story certainly will. Most people are aware of the immense tragedy Mary has endured. She has never held back what sadness she has faced in her life. Rarely does Mary get asked beyond just her normal stories that she is always asked to share. That’s because her experience is unique and her storytelling skills are fierce. My goal was to get a few unknown or lesser known stories out of the unofficial-official “Queen of Wisdom”. I am thrilled to say that goal was achieved. Mary is everything you think she is and everything you want her to be. You always leave loving her more and you have no idea how that was even possible. To call her a friend is a gift. To know her heart is a honor. To love her is a privilege. Two words two describe this fascinating story: PROM DRESS Follow Liv:

Our Lady while reigning now in Heaven with her Son, did not have an easy life on earth. Her life is for us a model and example of sacrifice and what it truly means to offer up our sufferings for the salvation of the world. We are called in these difficult days, when certain demands and sacrifices are required of us, such as wearing a mask, to take Mary as our model and to say with her "let it be done." If Mary was sure of anything in her life it was God. Let us place our trust in God and offer up our lives and sacrifices for Him and for our neighbor. Today is the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For the daily readings, see the USCCB.

Callers choose the topics during Open Forum, peppering our guests with questions on every aspect of Catholic life and faith, the moral life, and even philosophical topics that touch on general religious belief.  Donate to support Catholic Answers Live by going to catholicanswersradio.com or calling 888-291-8000. You are the reason why the radio show has continued for so many years. Thank you! Questions Covered: 08:05 – What are sacraments and what are graces? Do they involve salvation? 15:45 – If Mary is omnipresent, does that mean that the saints are also? 31:33 – Is it acceptable to baptize your newborn baby during lockdown when a priest is not available? 47:48 – Why don’t Jews accept 2 Maccabees as part of Scripture when it gives evidence for Hanukkah?  …

Trivia: Who replaced Moses as leader of Israel? 1. In 1 John 5:16, what is the sin that leads to death? 2. Is Ethiopia where the Bible started? 3. When does your name go into the book of life? 4. What is your explanation of the two creation stories? 5. I read about Jesus driving out demons. Do people actually have demons inside their body? 6. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest. What about working after attending church if it is a job requirement? 7. In the Lord’s Supper, is the bread actually Christ’s body and the fruit of the vine actually his blood? 8. If Mary was a virgin, why do Matthew and Luke trace Jesus’ lineage through Joseph. His blood would not be a factor.

Trivia: Who replaced Moses as leader of Israel? 1. In 1 John 5:16, what is the sin that leads to death? 2. Is Ethiopia where the Bible started? 3. When does your name go into the book of life? 4. What is your explanation of the two creation stories? 5. I read about Jesus driving out demons. Do people actually have demons inside their body? 6. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest. What about working after attending church if it is a job requirement? 7. In the Lord’s Supper, is the bread actually Christ’s body and the fruit of the vine actually his blood? 8. If Mary was a virgin, why do Matthew and Luke trace Jesus’ lineage through Joseph. His blood would not be a factor.

Questions Covered: 02:49 – How can a Catholic School’s science class help the world we live in?  07:40 – Why are Catholics not allowed to get married on Easter Saturday?  13:06 – What is the Church’s teaching on NFP? Is it contraception?  18:50 – Why is a mortal sin not to go to Mass on Sundays?  21:57 – If Mary had saved a lock of Jesus’ hair, would we worship it like the Eucharist?  31:25 – Did God the Father create the universe or God the Son?  35:00 – Do teens who are not ready still receive the graces of Confirmation?  43:35 – How do I answer a 6th grader who asked why homosexuality is wrong?  …

This week, find out why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th and the differences between each of the four Christmas Masses. The show wraps up with bishop answering questions from listeners. Listener-submitted questions: • If Mary was already saved from original sin, why did she need to be saved again Jesus’s death on the cross? • I'm a candidate for formation as a 3rd order Franciscan. My formation director assigned the following reading from St. Paul, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. “women should keep silent in the churches, for they are not allowed to speak, but they should be subordinate, as even the law says. But if they want to learn anything, they should ask their husbands at home. For it is improper for a woman to speak in the church.” When did this practice change? Are there still some churches doing this today? As a Jew growing up, I can picture the Jewish Orthodox synagogue and the division of men and women. Please explain this former Church practice and how it changed. Thank you so much! God bless you always, Bishop Rhoades. • Just read that Cardinal Dolan will not refuse the Host to Catholics defending abortion. How can this even be considerable acceptable? My heart hurts. • Is it true that Vatican II removed the minor rite of exorcism from baptism? • My daughter was baptized Lutheran as an infant and is now a student at Ball State and a member of Christian fellowship group there. She says she is getting baptized again next month. Is it even worth doing this, other than for an earthly symbolic statement? Now, as much as I hoped she’d become Catholic, I just don’t know how to support her. What do I do? How do I teach her the truth without offending her but support her walk to know Christ in her life, yet protect her from the many false evangelical leaders? ------ Truth in Charity is brought to you in part by Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. ------ Live: www.redeemerradio.com Follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/RedeemerRadio www.Twitter.com/RedeemerRadio www.Instagram.com/Instagram Submit your question(s): Call / Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/AskBishop E-mail - AskBishop@RedeemerRadio.com Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS

This week on the show, we bring you the next Judge Judy, retired circuit Judge Mary Ann Chrzanowski.  I met her through Dr Judy Ho, who did the show earlier this year, Judge Mary and Dr Judy worked together on the tv shows The Doctors and Face the Truth.   Scary Mary, as she called herself to me, is a retired circuit judge from Michigan.  I found her moment to be inspiring and unique. [1:10] Our guest for today is Judge Mary Chrzanowski. She works together with Doctor Judy Hoe in a television show. Doctor Judy Hoe recommended Marry to guest at our show. Judge Mary is a retired circuit judge from Macomb County, Michigan. She presided over a variety of cases like major felony cases, divorce cases and civil cases. [3:22] Judge Mary’s year of experience was seen so much in divorces. She saw good people at their very worst in criminal cases. She saw bad people at their very best. Mary cried when she remembered the cases and the victims; it was very traumatic. Mary loved being a job but she felt burned out. She applied for a job as a Federal Administrator Law Judge working for the Social Security Department for only nine months because she can’t tolerate sitting in a room revealing medical records 8 hours a day. [6:30] Mary’s moment is when her cousin, who is also a judge told her to become a lawyer and become a judge. So she went to a courtroom and watched them. After that, she told herself that she wants to be a judge. At the age of 18, there no stopping her. She finished college in 3 years and went to law school. Mary failed the bar 3 times and when she passed the bar, she ran for the judge at 28 years old. She lost but nothing can stop her dreams. After two years, she ran again and won. [9:00] At the age of 30, Mary was elected and took her office at 31. She enjoys being a judge for 24 years. Nothing gets easy for her. When she was studying, she studied hard to get what she wants. When she gets confused, she always thinks of her career in the future. [11:20] The judge that she watches at that time was her cousin Robert Chrzanowski. In that courtroom, was planted some seed almost like a switch for Mary that set her track to become a judge. But unfortunately, you have to be an attorney first before becoming a judge. The law in Michigan says you have to be an attorney for five years before becoming a judge. There was no law like that when Mary initially run. [14:20] Mary thought at that time was the ability of the judge to help people change their lives. Until now, Mary still gets e-mails and Facebook requests wanting to be her friends because she saves them by giving them direction in life. Mary loves the criminal aspect of her job because she can give them direction and hopefully save their life. Mary said that most criminals need structure. They need direction. They need somebody to motivate them. [16:48] In her courthouse, one of their judges said everybody needs a high school education. Everybody needs that structure. Everybody needs to be proud of an accomplishment. Mary did not forget that and integrated it herself. [17:40] Mary can save people, especially on drug addiction cases because she was an alcoholic before. She can relate to people and understand the issues in addiction. It enables Mary to do a great job. They have drug courts where Mary enjoys which is a specialized court where they get people in and give them attention to help them with their issues. [20:30] Mary said that our judicial system and our criminal justice system is one of two things. It should be both rehabilitation and punishment. If we don’t rehabilitate them and purely punish them, we are going to come back in through the revolving door. That is happening right now because there was no money to rehabilitate, the way people should be rehabilitated. Mary said that employers should give a convict a chance to get a job. [24:00] The hardest part of Mary’s job was to put people in jail, but we don’t have alternative ways for that. That is why Mary said we need to start treating addiction because the majority of the cases are because of addiction issues. Most of their addiction came from their environment and trauma. One day, Mary encountered a young man in court because of drug selling. She found out that there was no record of abuse in his family. His parents asked Mary what they do wrong because they raised him well and gave him the best education. Mary doesn’t know to answer. [27:00] Judge Mary is not favored on drug legalization. She believes that we need some control because things will get out of hand. Mary believes that marijuana can help certain people, but is also concern about smoking marijuana while driving; it can affect your reaction time. [29:40] Judge Mary experience DUI arrest and almost killed her mother in a vehicular accident on Christmas eve two months after she became an attorney. At the age of 18, Mary was an alcoholic and she stopped drinking at the age of 40. She stopped drinking when her mom died and realized that the person who really loves her isn’t there anymore. [33:11] Mary stopped drinking and got obsessed with bicycling. That’s when she knows that she was done with alcohol. Mary replaced alcohol with bicycling. When she can’t bike in the winter because she lives in Michigan, she goes to the gym to bike. Now she also walks at the beach in Florida. [35:00] Mary was close to her mom. Her father died when she was 4.  She has four brothers who were older than her. Another reason that Mary drinks are because of her responsibility in the family. She had a great guy but her mother hated him because her mother was afraid to lose her. She decided that she does not want to live her life according to her mother’s life. She felt sorry for that. [37:00] Mary said that they are not perfect people. When they go to the bench, they bring a lot of stuff. All of the emotions that she can integrate into deciding cases and in people’s lives. Mary internalizes the case in front of her and relates it to what she experienced in her life. At the age of 16, she saw two dead men lying in front of their house. These experiences made Mary a better person and a judge. [39:00] Mary talks about a man and woman who broke in her home. She could call the judge but she did not do anything. She went into the hearing like everyone else. She said to the judge that she doesn’t want to put them in prison. She just wanted her stuff back. Mary did not get any of her stuff back but she hoped they appreciated that she did not put them in prison. [40:45] Mary retired as a circuit judge in 2016 and 2017 on her federal job. Mary stopped drinking in the same year her mother passed away. It is also the year when her brother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. After 15 months, her brother died. In the past year, she lost her other two brothers. Fortunately, Mary has a strong will and did not go back to drinking. [42:13] For people who have an addiction, Mary said the first thing you have to recognize is that you have a problem and wanted to get help. You do it for yourself and not for your children or spouse. People should know that they can’t go back and if they had a relapse, it’s not the end of the world. They should pick up themselves and do it all over again until they get rid of it. [45:00] Judge Mary learned to deal with the difficult things she saw when she was a judge. She said that she has to put it on a shelf and leave it right there because there are more cases she has to deal with. Mary did not know how she does it but she was able to do it. It took her years before she developed the habit. Mary said that we need to look at judges who are suffering from PTSD. She did not think that it will happen to her. [47:07] Mary had a case of a young woman who got abducted and got killed on a trail. When someone asked her to join a fundraiser that she needs to walk to earn money, she joined. While walking alone, the case of the young woman come back at her and all of a sudden she got scared and never thought that it would happen to her. [49:00] Mary retired because she felt burned out. She was doing 25 to 30 cases a day, taking guilty pleas all day long. She had probation violators coming in and got tired. She wanted to change and thought that being an Administrative Law judge will help her and it did.  Mary felt she was fortunate to be interviewed by Lester Holt. She has a featured story in Dateline. Dateline NBC did a documentary. They followed Judge Mary for three months. They followed 3 or 4  of Mary’s drug court candidates and how the drug court changes their life. It was called Scary Mary Presiding. Mary was very flattered because Lester Hoft will only interview 3 or 4 people a year. The next thing she knew,  she was contacted by Stage 29 which is Dr. Phil. They asked her to come out and be on The Doctors and eventually get her own show. [51:34] Mary loves being on the show because she can say what she really wants to say, not like on the court. If Mary would have a show, it will be “Face The Truth,” where they will bring people with addiction issues, and in the end, they will give them rehab and put them on the right road. That’s what Mary wants to do in her life. [55:15] Mary wants to keep helping people recognize that there is a life out there. She wants to give them a chance. But these people should realize too that they are the only ones who can make the changes. Mary's message to the people who’s dream is to be judge, is never to let anybody tell you that you can’t do it. Because many people told Mary that she would not be elected and that she will not going to make it. [57:05] Mary was independent, and our judges don’t belong to any political party. In Mary’s mind, it is very special. She represents all the people, not just the democrats or just the republicans. Mary votes for the person, not the party lines. She votes for the person who is best for her. It puts Mary to quandary because she was thinking of running for prosecuting attorney at Macomb County Michigan.

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains the role Juan Diego played in the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe.   Caller Question – What can Father Simon explain, if anything, about people who claim to be healers? Caller Question – If Mary had labor pains, how can she still be a virgin? Word of the […] All show notes at Father Simon Says December 12th – Juan Diego - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

In today’s episode I focus on Mary’s humanness. We know Mary was frightened. We know Mary was confused. If Mary could come to God with fear, with confusion, with her real self, well, so can we.

Let’s set the scene: You have recorded an amazing podcast. It’s got amazing content, you’ve got a clear point to get across, and you’re excited to get it out to people…and no one sees it. I can’t tell you the number of times this happened to me in the past. Not only that, but on the occasions where I found I had a ‘hit’, I couldn’t figure out why. There didn’t seem to be a pattern at all. Why were some podcasts getting more attention than others? It finally hit me. I wasn’t naming my episodes in a way where they could be found by someone searching for that subject, and I realized I had to change my ways. In the early days of podcasting, you might have been able to get away with naming your episode Episode 1, or use the name of your show and the date. That’s just not the world we live in anymore. We live an a world with hundreds of thousands of podcasts, and surely hundreds devoted to the same subject you’re talking about on your show. If you want them to find you, you have to give yourself every advantage towards being found more easily than someone else. Look at the title of this post. “The Biggest Mistake New Podcasters Make”. Now look at the other more recent posts. “The Three Questions You Need To Ask Before Starting A Podcast”, or “How Often Should I Podcast?” Three Things to Consider” These are descriptive titles that tell you what that post is about. Podcast Episodes should be no different. If Mary has never heard of Rush, and wants to know what album she should start with, she’s going to search Google or her podcast app of choice. So, if she searches for ‘Best Rush Album”, and you have an episode called “Why Permanent Waves is the Best Rush Album EVER.”, Mary might be intrigued enough to click on the link and check out your podcast. If your show is titled “Episode 21, July 26th, 2019: Permanent Waves”, while it does tell someone what the episode is about, it doesn’t exactly scream PICK ME. You want them to pick you. I realize that writing podcast titles that sound like Buzzfeed Listicles sounds like clickbait, or at least what some would describe as clickbait. My definition of clickbait is a title that doesn’t represent what the article says. If I tell you that Permanent Waves is the best album ever, and then back it up, it’s not bait. By doing this, you’re also giving the seeker another way to find you. Maybe they don’t know the name of your show, or your name. Maybe they only know what your podcast is about. Ideally, you have the name of what you’re podcasting about in your show title, so you can be found that way. However, you can also be found by subject, and now, by episode title. Search terms like “Roley, Rush, Permanent Waves, Best Rush Album, and Rush Podcast” may just bring up your podcast. The whole point is to be found. Write better episode titles that tell people what your podcast is about, and help them find you.

Your Daily Writing Habit - Episode 24: Mixing Metaphors. If "Mary ran like a cheetah with the speed of a race car lapping a runaway freight train..." - you have a metaphor mixing problem.

In the first week of the "Advent" series, Pastor Nate speaks from the book of Luke 1, in which the Angel comes to Mary to explain the event that would change hers & all of our lives forever. Although Mary has a difficult time believing at first what the angle means, due to the fact that it should be impossible, she allows her faith to be stronger than her fear & begins preparing for the coming of Jesus. If Mary had not been faithful, we may all have lost our hope for eternity. So throughout this season, let us strive to remember the true story behind the traditions.

    Who is Mary Ray? Mary Ray, cofounder and COO of MyHealthTeams, has a deep understanding of consumer behavior and social networking, which drives unmatched engagement among MyHealthTeams’ more than 1.6 million members across 29 communities serving people living with chronic conditions. Her innovative vision for people-first digital health solutions and laser focus on user experience, authentic connections and scalable platforms has helped the company quickly address 90% of the chronic condition population since its launch in 2012.  Drawing from her personal experience with friends and family members living with chronic conditions, she is passionate about building communities that empower individuals, families and caregivers to share experiences, resources and lifehacks that help them actively manage health and wellness while living with a chronic condition. Previously, Mary has held executive positions with established leaders such as IAC and Sony as well as with innovative startups across the mobile, digital media and consumer technology landscape.   Mary is a graduate of the College of William & Mary School of Business and George Mason University. A serial entrepreneur, Mary is an advocate for women in technology and has served as a SXSW mentor for up-and-coming female leaders. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and son.   Show Highlights  Mary takes us through her background and her entrepreneurial journey into being the co-founder/COO of MyHealthTeams.  This journey started in 2nd grade selling Pac Man trading cards.    Mary talks about meeting her co-founder Eric Peacock and how they decided to start MyHealthTeams as a spin-out from Insider Pages.  MyHealthTeams is no longer a startup and is now in the growth stage.  Mary talks about where they are today and the plans to go deeper in their segments and provide greater benefits to their members.    Terri asks about their strategy for creating new social networks and why they don’t roll out for lots of conditions at the same time.  Mary answers and shares some of their biggest surprises in the MyHealthTeams social network rollout and usage.   Mary’s favorite founder resources include connecting with others through LinkedIn groups, female founder groups, and Harvard Business Review.  If Mary could wave a magic want, she would change it so that people sincerely understand each other and act accordingly.      Terri’s Key Takeaway  Listen to your customers to learn about ways to improve your product in unexpected ways.     References in the Podcast  MyHealthTeams: https://www.myhealthteams.com/  Insider Pages:  http://www.insiderpages.com/  Ning:  https://www.ning.com/  Hidden Brain: https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain  Hidden Brain:  Nature, Nurture and Your Politics:  https://www.npr.org/2018/10/03/654127241/nature-nurture-and-your-politics   How We Judge the Mistakes of Male vs Female Leaders:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/how-we-judge-the-mistakes-of-male-vs-female-leaders/2012/09/24/71e3ada0-066d-11e2-afff-d6c7f20a83bf_story.html?utm_term=.fae92b904ff3   Contact  Mary can be reached by via email  mary@myhealthteams.com, Twitter @marycray and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryray/  You can follow Terri on Twitter at @terrihansonmead or go to her website at www.terrihansonmead.com or on Medium:  https://medium.com/@terrihansonmead.   Feel free to email Terri at PilotingYourLife@gmail.com.  To continue the conversation, go to Twitter at @PilotingLife and use hashtag #PilotingYourLife. 

    In this Episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur Podcast, Yeukai interviews Mary Bartnikowski, a well-renowned Author, Award-winning Photographer, and Founder and CEO of a flourishing business. Having had 50 year’s worth of experience in the business world, Mary has graciously shared a few important things she’s learned that ultimately contributed to her longevity in the industry. She also gave emphasis on the common mistakes that start-up business owners make and how they can best avoid them to ensure better and lasting results.   Key Questions Asked: What were the early days like for Mary when she was just starting out in her business? What kept Mary going forward during the hard times? What advice would Mary give to somebody who is looking to get started with his or her own business? Other than referrals, what other things Mary did that sustained her business, especially in the early years? Would she consider herself to be born with the right entrepreneurial skill set or did she have to learn them? What is Mary’s stand on the whole concept of mentoring? If Mary were to start all over again, what would be the key area to spend money on and what are the other areas that she wouldn’t spend money on? What sort of things to look out for when going into partnership with somebody?   Highlights of Lessons Learned: Speaking From Experience  You don’t always need to get a formal education but you do need to spend a lot of time on whatever it is that you’re doing before you start your business. You have to strive to be better than anyone else. Even when you know that what you’re offering is unique, you have to deliver excellent work. As you grow your business, you have to ask yourself what is it that you really want to learn and what is it that you can pay someone to do that you don’t want to do. Mentorship is like a marriage, it has to work for both sides.   Mistakes to Avoid People spend too much time on building their online presence to the point of almost neglecting the value of going out and really establishing relationships with other people. Mary recommends that business owners should not focus too much on the technical side of the business. It also pays to go out and develop good relationships. Startup business owners should also make sure they don’t overspend on things that they don’t need yet. According to her, when you don’t have much working capital, it’s better not to go into credit if you can possibly help it. One thing that Mary would do if she were to start all over again is nurture relationships even sooner than she did. She also said she would’ve hired people sooner. When it comes to making the decision to go into partnership, Mary suggested that you should look for a partner with different strengths than yours. You may offer work for free, but do exercise that with caution.

The people who listen to this podcast are brilliant people, so this episode is about brilliant networking for brilliant people. In episode #14, I gave this definition of networking: A supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. In that podcast, I talked about setting goals for your networking activities, creating an intriguing and engaging elevator pitch, listening more than you talk, being specific in what you ask from your networking contacts, and following through with what you say you will do for your networking contacts. Today, I want to cover my formula for how to network in a way that doesn't leave you feeling like a barnacle. Think about a barnacle – attached to the side of the boat, getting what it needs from the other parasites on the boat…to the detriment of the boat. Instead, I want your networking to be a symbiotic relationship, where both parties benefit equally. The formula I'm giving you today works specifically when networking with people you know OR people you don't know who are peers. I'll cover how to network with people you don't know whose status is higher than yours in another podcast. Here are my top seven tips for becoming a networking pro: 1.  When you call to schedule the networking meeting, don't tell them it's because you're looking for a job (if, in fact, you are looking for a job). That's NOT what the meeting is about. It's about building a mutually beneficial relationship. Don't lessen your chances for getting the meeting you want by making it all about YOU. 2.  Do your homework before the meeting using LinkedIn. This will inform the questions you ask and what challenges they may be facing. Also, your homework should lead you to the specific ask you have for your networking contact (see #6). 3.  At the meeting, let them talk first and most. Ask questions based on your homework, but mostly just listen to what their challenges, successes, etc. are. Here are some questions you can ask: “What is the biggest project on your plate right now?” “Tell me about your most recent success!” “What is your BHAG (Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal) for this year?” “Which of your skills is getting the most mileage these days?” Notice that none of these questions are negative in nature, because it doesn't serve either of you to take the conversation in a negative direction. 4.  Provide value – in the form of contacts, ideas, strategies, perspectives, insight. We tend not to value what we already know, because we already know it. Trust me, you know something or someone that will be just what the other person needs. 5.  When it's your turn to talk, if you've provided sufficient value, they will be more than willing to help you. Most people are willing to help, especially if they feel they have been helped by you. 6.  Make a specific ask. Tell them, specifically, who you would like them to connect you with or what you need from them. Here's an example: “Mary, I saw on LinkedIn that you are connected to John Smith, the director of Human Resources at ABC Company. Is this someone you know well?” If Mary says “yes,” then you ask her if she is willing to make an email (or in-person) introduction on your behalf. Here's another example: “Jeff, I know you work for XYZ Company, and I'm interested in speaking with the Purchasing Director about our new supply chain management software. Is this an introduction you would be willing to make?” Many job-seekers make the mistake of saying something like “If you think of anyone I should talk to let me know.” Vague requests lead to vague results. 7.  Follow through – both to remind them of what they said they'd do for you, and to do what you said you would do. Don't let the networking relationship suffer from lack of care and attention.   To visit my website: www.exclusivecareercoaching.com Follow My YouTube channel (Lesa Edwards); it's chocked full of value career management content is easily digestible bites. Want to speak with an expert about your career/job search goals? Need help figuring out what's holding you back from achieving your dream career? Let's talk. Here's the link to schedule a 30-minute consult call with me: www.timetrade.com/book/D6KLN. Hope to see you soon!

If Mary and Joseph were just like us, how does that change our typical Christmas story?

If Mary and Joseph were just like us, how does that change our typical Christmas story?

Is the perpetual virginity of Mary biblical? If Mary was perpetually a virgin, how did Jesus have brothers and sisters?

d. Solve problems involving simple fractions and interpret the meaning of the solution (e.g., A pie has been divided into six pieces and one piece is already gone. How much of the whole pie is there when Mary comes in? If Mary takes two pieces, how much of the whole pie has she taken? How much of the pie is left?)

d. Solve problems involving simple fractions and interpret the meaning of the solution (e.g., A pie has been divided into six pieces and one piece is already gone. How much of the whole pie is there when Mary comes in? If Mary takes two pieces, how much of the whole pie has she taken? How much of the pie is left?)